University
UF campus celebrating year of the bat today
By Jewel Midelis | Sep. 6, 2012The world’s only flying mammals are going to rise from the darkness at UF today.
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Sports
Notre Dame transfer Leon adding spark to Florida attack
By LANDON WATNICK | Sep. 6, 2012When UF coach Becky Burleigh first watched Adriana Leon play soccer, she saw a relentless striker with a will to score.
Metro
UF veterinary technician spices up Moe’s
By Michael Scott Davidson | Sep. 6, 2012The recipe started with a can of diced tomatoes and ended with a national championship.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
Sep. 6, 2012Now that the winds of Tropical Storm Isaac have subsided, we can all finally focus on what’s important: Fall flavors are back at Starbucks. From Pumpkin Spice lattes to Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccinos, at least we can pretend the cooler weather is upon us.
Metro
This week in City Hall: Police seek funding, GRU ponders contract
By Alex Catalano | Sep. 6, 2012This week in the Gainesville City Commission, the commission moved along the process to get city police funding for a police dog and other necessities, and the city power supplier kept a close eye on UF’s power contract, which is set to expire in less than two years.
Metro
Man charged with possession of cocaine, unarmed burglary
By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 6, 2012Gainesville Police arrested a man for violating his restraining order and running away from officers.
University
Female nuclear engineers start club
By Ayana Stewart | Sep. 6, 2012UF’s first women’s nuclear engineering organization held its inaugural meeting Wednesday.
Metro
Gainesville man arrested for cocaine, Tased
By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 6, 2012Police charged John Fitzgerald Miles, 39, of 1307 NW 6th St., on Wednesday with unarmed burglary, possession of cocaine and resisting arrest with violence, among other charges, according to a GPD arrest report.
Metro
Gainesville approves gameday bar penalties
By Webb | Sep. 6, 2012The Gainesville City Commission voted 4-0 Thursday night in favor of a new ordinance that would prevent bars with underage drinking violations from selling alcohol outdoors during game days.
University
Nonprofit gym prices membership according to income
By Audreyanna Loguerre | Sep. 6, 2012As reggae music blared through the loudspeakers, Michael Espinosa’s workout class prepared to get sweaty.
University
UF ranked No. 1 party school in the nation
By Devon Abelman | Sep. 6, 2012UF is the No. 1 party school in the nation, according to rankings released last week by Unigo, a college resource website.
Opinion
A need for pragmatism over ideology
Sep. 6, 2012As this column is being written, the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., is kicking off its second day. Already we have heard inspirational messages of progress from the likes of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and First Lady Michelle Obama.
University
Harry Potter-themed exhibit draws 200 Muggles
Sep. 6, 2012The grand opening of the “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine” exhibit attracted more than 200 people, including students and families, said Michele Tennant, bioinformatics librarian.
Metro
City police hope to buy dogs with Firehouse Subs funding
By Alex Catalano | Sep. 6, 2012The Gainesville City Commission approved a request for the Gainesville Police Department to get funding from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Opinion
DNC exposes the ghosts of Romney past
Sep. 6, 2012Many Democrats looked forward to first lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. Her performance was a genuine yet expected testament to her husband’s character.
Sports
Column: Gators must pass to win
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 5, 2012Jeff Driskel needs to be unleashed.
University
Notebook: UF wants Reed more involved offensively
By JOE MORGAN | Sep. 5, 2012Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease wants Jordan Reed to get more touches.
University
Judge rules on tuition
By Kelly Price | Sep. 5, 2012While many students are celebrating the long-awaited disbursement of financial aid, others are just excited they can start paying less for tuition.
Metro
Despite obstacles, Grooveshark launches mobile application
By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 5, 2012Grooveshark launched a mobile-streaming website Wednesday to bypass the Google and Apple app stores after a series of disagreements with media companies.
University
Senate candidates to begin process of qualifying for election
By Samantha Shavell | Sep. 5, 2012Although national parties are knee-deep in campaigning, UF’s Student Government election season is just getting started.
